Nissan unveils 2010 Nissan GT-R

Nissan’s GT-R sports car has been added with a number of parts and accessories to enhance its performance and aesthetics. The modifications come as Nissan prepares its technology flagship car for the next year.

The GT-R was first introduced as a concept car in 2001 and its in 2005, where its original concept model was first unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show. Spectators at the time have little clue that the GT-R will be on hand in the market so soon and develop into Nissan’s technological answer for the new millennium.

The Nissan GT-R got its origins from the later Nissan Skyline and Skyline GT-R models, which for years, have carried the latest Nissan technology for decades. A lot of the Skyline’s features and performance have been passed on to the Nissan GT-R. Some of them are its sleek and elegant look and its all-wheel drive. The only difference is the GT-R’s engine, components and parts have much superior quality and performance.

Being behind the wheel will give extraordinary speeds that could reach over 300km/h and thanks to its power to weight ratio of less than 4.0 kg, the GT-R’s merit of being a supercar has added a notch to Nissan’s competitive edge.

Changes that come with the 2010 GT-R were completed to provide both power and comfort and to comply with carbon emission guidelines of the Euro 5. This will lower the GT-Rs CO2 emission and will not sacrifice its power output. Fuel efficiency has been a top priority for auto makers and the decision correlates to most countries, especially in North America and Europe to reduce carbon footprint.

The changes with the exterior include double-coat finishes on both front and rear bumpers giving them a showroom finish look. The interior changes can be seen on its dashboard gauges where a metallic look can be recognized by its driver. Seats are extra insulated, and wider navigation screen in wide VGA.

Compared to the changes to its visual portions, transformations to its mechanical parts will make whoever will commandeer of this car appreciate its comfort and responsiveness.

Suspension

Shock absorbers on the front have been changed to a much tougher and flexible coils than its predecessor and the manufacturer have improved the suspension radius rod bushings for easy and aerodynamic cornering.

Brakes

The electronic brakeforce’s balance has been moved slightly backwards to provide more stability during braking. The improvements to reduce noise has been done to the rear brake cross spring and a modified air deflector increases the cooling capability of the rear brakes.

Transmission

Enhancements made on the gearbox offers smoother downshifts eliminating stresses on the transmission. Furthermore, the logic controlling torque distribution has reduced rear-axle binding on both front and rear axles. Lastly, a more stiffened front transmission mount is positioned to lessen vibration through the driveline when the car’s load is heavier than normal.

Cooling System

A pair of NACA cooling ducts is fitted to the carbon fibre undefloor diffuser. The addition of the NACA cooling system supplies further cooling to the GT-Rs gearbox and exhaust. Temperature buildup in the gearbox is also reduced more with a much larger diameter pipe that links to the oil cooler.